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Bricks, typically, are not the first thought associated with winning basketball. But for Akeem Miskdeen, co-architect of Florida Atlantic’s program and eventual Final Four run alongside Michigan coach Dusty May, it’s about the process over the prize. Building a winning program means laying a foundation — brick by brick. A major recruiter of the Owl’s 2020 and 2021 recruiting … [Read more...] about Akeem Miskdeen ready to help architect Michigan basketball from the ground up

Dusty May and his staff received a high school commitment today from three-star guard Lorenzo “LJ” Cason. Joe Tipton broke the news. Cason was a former Florida Atlantic commitment who was released from his letter of intent after May took the Michigan job. Cason took visits to Florida and Michigan before committing to the Wolverines. Cason is a 6-foot-3 point guard from Lakeland … [Read more...] about Three-star guard Lorenzo Cason commits to Michigan

Dusty May has hardly had the time to catch his breath. Between a rapid turnaround that saw his Florida Atlantic team lose to Northwestern on March 22 in the NCAA Tournament, to his hiring as Michigan’s head coach just two days later, the Indiana native has seemingly gone around the world and back again. “Everything happens so fast,” May said on the College Hoops Today Podcast … [Read more...] about Dusty May looking to win early through high-level transfer portal additions

Michigan added a transfer commitment from 6-foot-4 Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. today. Joe Tipton broke the news. Gayle averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game for the Buckeyes last season and will cross rivalry lines to head to Ann Arbor. He just finished his sophomore year in Columbus and will have two years of eligibility to play at Michigan. Gayle … [Read more...] about Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. commits to Michigan

Alabama forward Sam Walters announced his commitment to Michigan today. https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1782452917368238547?s=46&t=xsoD7F1QL4iGG_8kXTdpkw Walters, a former top-100 recruit, transferred from Alabama after playing 12.3 minutes per game as a freshman. He averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, shooting 39-of-99 from 3-point range. Walters joins Yale’s … [Read more...] about Alabama wing Sam Walters commits to Michigan